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Descriptor English:   Vocal Cord Paralysis 
Descriptor Spanish:   Parálisis de las Cuerdas Vocales 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Paralisia das Cordas Vocais 
Synonyms English:   Laryngeal Paralysis
Laryngeal Nerve Palsy, Recurrent  
Tree Number:   C08.360.931
C09.400.931
C10.292.887.800
C10.597.622.943
C23.888.592.636.943
Definition English:   Paralysis of one or both vocal cords, which produces hoarseness or aphonia. This condition may be caused by diseases of the medulla (e.g., LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME;), VAGUS NERVE; or recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neuromuscular junction diseases and local myopathic processes may also affect vocal cord function. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1380) 
Indexing Annotation English:   coord with RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE if pertinent
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Record Number:   27925 
Unique Identifier:   D014826 

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